General noncompliance with the privacy, security, and transaction regulations result in in $100 fine per violation, up to $25,000 per violation for identical violations in a calendar year. Specific to the Privacy Rule , a $50,000 fine and imprisonment for one year for intentional disclosures.
The brief, decisive war with Spain transformed the United States into a two-ocean empire. In addition to occupying Cuba, Washington annexed Puerto Rico and Hawaii and seized control of Guam and the Philippines.
This amendment to the new Cuban constitution authorized U.S. intervention in Cuba to protect its interests. Cuba pledged not to make treates with other countries that might compromise its independence, and it granted naval bases to the United States, most notable being Guantanamo Bay.